Music organisations 

The Association of Independent Promoters (AIP) represents, empowers and provides a vital support network to independent promoters across the UK. The association is made up of more than 150 members across the country, representing thousands of events every year.

Purple City is an independent, volunteer-run all-ages music festival based in Edmonton, Alberta. We present three days of live music, panels, and public programming across downtown venues, with a focus on equity-seeking artists and communities.

Cello Octet Amsterdam is an adventurous collective of cellists that represents new music and interdisciplinary performances. The Octet has become a household name in the contemporary music world, through collaborations with composers such as Sofia Gubaidulina, Arvo Pärt, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Philip Glass, Nyokabi Kariũki, Sarah Davachi, Michael Gordon, and Kate Moore.

Since 1859, the Confédération Musicale de France (CMF) has been the leading national network for amateur musical practice. It unites 112 departmental and regional federations, 1,400 music schools, and 3,800 musical ensembles of all kinds, representing over 200,000 members.

MuFA is committed to gender equality in the Austrian music industry. We are committed to raising the profile of women and other underrepresented groups, supporting them, advancing their careers, and enabling equal participation in musical creation.

Fabrica Femina is a European women’s networking initiative, hosting residencies, performances, and professional roundtables across the continent. With the support of Fondation la Madeleine, Fabrica Femina organises and hosts an annual, fully supported invitational residency and conference at Studio la Madeleine in southern France.

Dedicated to championing the moment that we are collectively experiencing by platforming some of the most exciting new underground artists, Margate's Where Else? is a much loved music venue and neighbourhood hang out that hosts a huge variety of events.

VoxHall is one of Aarhus’ most prominent music venues and an unmissable destination for music lovers from near and far. Centrally located in the heart of the city, VoxHall has been renowned since its inception for delivering unique live experiences, ranging from intimate concerts with local talents to spectacular performances by internationally acclaimed artists.

K Luv Culture is a music talent agency dedicated to discovering, representing, and elevating diverse artists in the global music industry. With a strong commitment to artist development, and international representation, we provide opportunities for emerging and established talent across various genres.

Louvana Records is a non-profit organisation and record label in Cyprus. Since 2009 it has been providing an essential platform for local and international artists in the region through its flagship Fengaros Festival, as well as its capacity-building activities and European-funded programmes across the years.

Experience three days of great music at one of the UK’s top weekend folk events near the wonderful cathedral city of Ely. With on-site camping facilities, a real ale bar, lots of kids activities, morris dancing displays, ceilidhs, workshops and music sessions.

QUEENZ SOUNDS is a live music-focused Scottish-registered charity dedicated to creating safe spaces, fostering artist growth and development, and promoting equality within the music industry. Our mission is to empower incredible musicians and build a supportive community where value and collaboration thrive.

Psychic Dancehall is an electronic and experimental music festival in Derby, UK.

The KKFI Crossroads Music Festival is an annual celebration of diverse local and regional talent, featuring multiple stages, eclectic musical performances, typically held the weekend after Labor Day in Kansas City.

Mana delivers artist development and mentorship, talks, project work & consulting for organisations and universities, research institutes, startups, conferences and directly within the artist and music community.

Music Pool Berlin has been the central contact point for musicians and music makers from the creative industries of popular music in Berlin for over 10 years. The project, supported by all2gethernow e.V. and funded by the EU, the state of Berlin and Musicboard Berlin, offers a comprehensive range of advice, training and networking.

Sisters Music Chain (SMC) is a platform for solidarity, advocacy, education, co-development and co-production for female musicians. On the solidarity side, all issues that involve cooperation can be considered, from sharing the problems we experience in the sector to supporting each other in the promotion of our members' new projects.

Eden Court is proud to be the largest combined arts organisation in Scotland and the only major performance venue in the Highlands. Our riverside buildings in central Inverness house two theatres, two cinemas, two multipurpose studios and three art galleries. We present and make work with, by and for the people of the Highlands and Islands and those who visit us.

The Soundhouse Organisation is a charity based in Edinburgh that promotes live music. The Soundhouse Organisation produces two festivals - Edinburgh Tradfest and, new for 2024, the Soundhouse Winter Festival.

Sounds St Leonards is a local concert series base in St Leonards, East Sussex run by violinist and promoter, Holly Harman. Bringing world class music to local venues in the town, Sounds St Leonards is the best place to see and hear both international acts, nationally-renowned names and local artists.

FOKUS, the Forum Osnabrück für Kultur und Soziales e.V., is a non-profit organization focused on municipal youth and cultural work. It encompasses departments for Culture, Youth, Media, and Youth Services in schools.

DIA is more than a members club, it's a movement - uniting youth with a shared love for music and storytelling. Our aim is to streamline access to the industry for talent and revolutionize the way they can present their work to the world. From Scandinavia to London and New York.

L'Accademia - Centro Musicale Polivalente is a music school based in Parma, Italy, managed by Terzo Suono Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS. Our goal has always been to give the best music education for all levels, and our great passion for musical education has always inspired the growth of our structure and training offer.  

Le Festival Les Créatives is an annual cultural and feminist event held in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating women and gender minorities’ contributions to the arts and culture. The festival features a diverse lineup of performances, including, music, theater, visual arts, literature, all aimed at promoting gender equality.

EcoNov8 Hub is a multidisciplinary nonprofit company which bids, develops and stages Conferences, Events, Exhibitions and Festivals to create, drive and ensure capacity building and inclusive sustainable economic participation.

Frankly My Dear is a Scandinavian based +200 composers network providing original music for professional filmmakers. The community challenges the conventional practices within the synchronization industry, revolutionizes its business model.

The Neustadt Art Kollektiv is an association of artists and cultural workers from Dresden-Neustadt, Germany. For us, art is performing and visual, it is music and literature as well as politics and action.

ZEBRALUTION started in 2004 as a digital distributor for independent music labels. Today we are also the world´s leading distributor of audiobooks to streaming services, have launched a fast-growing podcast network, a new neighboring rights royalty collection and royalty accounting business.

OPIA Community is a travelling festival series, a record label and a community hub made up of creators, thinkers, art lovers and everything in-between. Built around an idea by artist Olafur Arnalds, we want to bring people together in this age of social disconnect.